Category: Police Department Press Releases

Contact: Deputy Chief Troy Daniels, 217-403-6909, troy.daniels@ci.champaign.il.us Champaign Police Investigate Accidental Shooting, Advise on Firearm Safety On Saturday, March 28 at approximately 6:00PM, the Champaign Police Department responded to the 1700 Block of Clover Lane for a reported shooting. Upon investigation, Police found that a 17-year-old female had been allegedly shot in the right leg by…(Read the Rest…)

Contact: Lt. Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | david.shaffer@ci.champaign.il.us On March 19 at approximately 10:01 AM, Champaign Police responded to the Marine Bank, located at 1001 S. Neil Street for a reported bank robbery alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined that an Armed Robbery had occurred and an undetermined amount of currency had been taken…(Read the Rest…)

Contact: Lt. Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | david.shaffer@ci.champaign.il.us On March 18, 2015, at approximately 12:21AM, Champaign Police responded to a report of a fight and possible shooting at the Circle K Gas Station, located at 1713 W. John Street. The initial investigation indicates that two parties met at the gas station to conduct a drug transaction. During the…(Read the Rest…)

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at approximately 1:33 PM, the Champaign Police Department arrested Robert E. Williams for the offenses of Murder and for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver. Robert Williams, a 28-year old male from Champaign, was arrested in connection with the October 25, 2014 murder of Jermel Hedrick. Williams was…(Read the Rest…)

The Champaign Police Department announced today they will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day to crack down on drunk drivers. Unbuckled motorists also will be ticketed. “We are reminding everyone this weekend through St. Patrick’s Day to drive sober and buckle up,” said Sgt. Geoff Coon. “If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate…(Read the Rest…)

On Monday March 9 at approximately 4:27PM, the Champaign Police Department deployed its SWAT team to the 400 Block of E. Washington in Champaign after receiving multiple citizen reports of gunfire. The gunshots were the second report of shots fired on this block in roughly 24 hours. Seven individuals were identified as being at the…(Read the Rest…)

Area law enforcement agencies and University of Illinois officials urged safety and responsibility for the annual “Unofficial” St. Patrick’s Day event, held in the campus area of the University of Illinois on March 6, 2015. Routine bar checks, canvassing of campus, and wellness checks of participants were some of the proactive measures Police took that…(Read the Rest…)

The Champaign Police Department, assisted by both the Urbana Police Department and the Parkland College Police Department, conducted a total of 35 compliance checks at liquor establishments located throughout Champaign during the months of January and February 2015. Compliance checks are important in ensuring that those establishments holding a liquor license are not serving alcohol…(Read the Rest…)

On February 28th at 2:33AM, Champaign Police responded to a call for a fight that occurred in a parking lot, north of the High Dive Bar. As officers approached the scene, the crowd began to disperse. At 2:36AM, officers reported hearing a shot. A 22 year-old male victim was located with a gunshot wound and was…(Read the Rest…)

On February 26, 2015 at 1:07AM, Champaign Police responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at the MACH 1 gas station at 902 Bloomington Road. Witnesses to the crime advised that the suspect left in a vehicle and was last seen driving westbound on Bloomington Road. Officers were in the immediate area…(Read the Rest…)